University of Sioux Falls: Review & Facts

University of Sioux Falls is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,505 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1883 and is one of the 11 colleges located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Academic Offerings

MajorsOffered

45

At University of Sioux Falls you can obtain your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree.

University of Sioux Falls deploys a continuous curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 45 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Education, Business, Nursing, and Occupational Therapy. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see prorgam Ratings against other schools.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention

65%

The student retention rate at University of Sioux Falls is relatively low at 65% (close to South Dakota average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at University of Sioux Falls is below average: 50%. Around 32% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Sioux Falls is pretty decent, 15:1. Learn more information regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Tuition and fees per year

$23,800

Average tuition prices are high - $23,000 per year. The additional fees at University of Sioux Falls not covered by tuition are roughly $800; this totals $23,800 a year.

Read the details about University of Sioux Falls additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelyhood of repayning them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

AcceptanceRate

56%

As reported in recent government data, 1,964 applications were submitted and 1,091 were accepted; so it is not very hard to enroll at this school.

This college will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read more about admissions as well applicants test score info at University of Sioux Falls in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

DormatoryAnnual Price

$3,200

University of Sioux Falls offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Sioux Falls, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and to find a full-time job upon graduation.

SafetyGrade

B

University of Sioux Falls offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 700 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low: approximately $3,200 annually.

Air Force ROTC programs are available at University of Sioux Falls. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTCAvailable

Yes

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, University of Sioux Falls appears to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

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